Long weekends in China, 2026.
China, 2026: 6 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 3, for 21 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 19 June to 21 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (Dragon Boat Festival)
- 25 September to 27 September: 3 days off, no leave needed (Mid-Autumn Festival)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 February to 17 February: 4 days off, take Mon 16 Feb as leave (Chinese New Year (Spring Festival))
- 1 October to 4 October: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Oct as leave (National Day)
Public holidays in China, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (元旦) |
| Tuesday 17 February | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) (春节) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (劳动节) |
| Friday 19 June | Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) |
| Friday 25 September | Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) |
| Thursday 1 October | National Day (国庆节) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in China in 2026?
China has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in China in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
China has 6 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a weekday.